Originally posted by carole
Am I wrong in believing that the wages as a waiter , waitress are quite low, and tipping helps make up their wage packet? if so what is the general wage for a waiter/waitress. I am just curious.
No, your not wrong at all Carole. Waiter/waitress wages are unbelievably low. I work at Red Lobster and I only make $2.13/hour. This mostly just covers my taxes And yes, the tipping helps make up the wages otherwise we would be making zilch!

mruffruff-I also used to work at Ponderosa many years ago and I didn't take orders or anything, but I did get drinks, bring out food, clean tables and so forth. I only was paid $2.13 then also so I appreciated every tip I ever received. Some people don't understand that a lot of places only pay the minimum server wage. If your wondering, just ask how much they make I'd rather someone ask me then just leave a small tip thinking I made more.